Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
May 16, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: First Presbyterian Pre-School Butterfly Ball

First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota Pre-School held its annual Butterfly Ball Friday, May 16. Families and students celebrated that last day of school with a sing-a-long and afternoon of arts and crafts.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ashley Munroe
May 16, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: Harvey Milk Festival

Celebrate Sarasota's fifth annual Harvey Milk Festival this weekend.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
May 16, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off

From noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 17, the Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Cook- off will fill the air with bluegrass tunes and gumbo aromas, at the Linger Lodge Restaurant and Campground, 7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton.

East County
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
May 16, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: Sister Keys Cleanup

Help keep the Keys beautiful by volunteering. The Sister Keys cleanup will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, beginning at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
May 15, 2014

Nathan Benderson Park to host 2015 championships

Suncoast Aquatic and Nature Center Associates announced today that Nathan Benderson Park has been chosen to host the 19th annual USRowing Youth National Championships, which will be held June 12 to June 14, 2015.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
May 15, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce "Hob Nob Island Style"

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held 'Hob Nob Island Style' May 14, at Longboat Key Club's Spike 'n' Tee's. The event served as an opportunity to mingle with the business professionals of Longboat Key as well as elected officials.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
May 15, 2014

Tiny Hands Foundation launches Backpack Brigade

The Tiny Hands Foundation is accepting donations for its inaugural Back to School Backpack Brigade. The nonprofit will be filling the backpacks Aug. 2.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 15, 2014

New face

Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota welcomes John Irvin as its new religious educator director.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 15, 2014

Budding artists

The Chapter No. 115 of Ikebana International invited children to honor their mothers with workshops Saturday.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 15, 2014

Spring fling

The Bay Island Siesta Neighborhood Association held its annual Spring Fling May 8. More than 60 members attended the party, which Garrett and Stephanie Puzzo hosted.